International
- Feb- 2022 -20 February
Ukraine Update: Fire reported at gas pipeline by Russian media
An explosion in separatist-held portions of eastern Ukraine late Friday night sparked a fire at a gas pipeline, according to…
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Roku stock plummets, expert warns it is now ‘dead money’
Wall Street is advising investors to avoid Roku (ROKU) following the streaming giant’s dire earnings warning for 2022 as it…
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There’s a better way to fight Covid and future pandemics; says Bill Gates
Reaching the World Health Organization’s target of vaccinating 70% of the world’s population by mid-2022 is critical for preventing new…
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Customers ‘baulking’ at produce prices, food importer says
There’s a good reason for the increased pricing you notice in the supermarket’s fresh produce area. It’s due to rising…
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Australia claims Chinese warship fired laser at it’s patrol plane
Australian Defense Department claimed that a Chinese navy ship shot a laser at one of its surveillance planes, endangering the…
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Germany seeks ways to secure peace without sending weapons to Ukraine, sites World War II
On Friday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock defended her country’s decision not to provide weapons to Ukraine to stave off…
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‘Fortress Australia’ welcomes visitors for the first time under Covid restrictions
After nearly two years of quarantine, Australia will open its borders to international visitors on Monday, depending on high COVID-19…
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Beijing closes Olympic Games outlined by COVID measures and the Valieva doping controversy
On Sunday, Beijing passes over the Olympic flag to Milan-Cortina after a Games known for the excesses of its anti-COVID-19…
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Ethiopia starts generating electricity from dam on Nile river
A contentious Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile river began generating energy for the first time on Sunday. The $4.2…
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Canadian police make final attempt to put an end to weeks-long protest in the capital
On Sunday, Canadian police made what could be the final effort to evacuate the capital city of activists who had…
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2 years later, Australia reopened its borders to international travelers
Australia will open its borders to international travelers on Monday, relying on high Covid-19 vaccination rates to deal with the…
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Last Afghan refugees leave New Jersey base after chaotic evacuation
The last of thousands of Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement at eight US military installations left a facility in New Jersey…
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Antisemitism prompts man to kill his own family : German police say
Authorities in Germany suspect antisemitism had a role in a man outside Berlin killing four members of his family and…
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UK PM Johnson plans to end Covid-19 restrictions this week
Prime minister Boris Johnson reaffirmed his intention to lift the remaining Covid-19 restrictions in the U.k., saying he would lay…
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India’s relations with China going through ‘very difficult phase’, says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated on Saturday that India’s relations with China are in a ‘very difficult phase’ as…
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‘UK under yellow warning’: Storm Eunice, expected to bring gusts up to 80 mph
The weather forecasters anticipate gusts of up to 80 mph hitting the UK again on Sunday. The extreme weather conditions…
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15 killed, 20 injured in suicide bomb attack at restaurant
Mogadishu: At least 15 people were killed and 20 others were injured in a suicide bomb attack at restaurant in…
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India’s famous Kashmir silk carpets have ‘QR codes for authentication’!
Jammu and Kashmir officials, which are well known around the world for their excellent craftsmanship and quality, have introduced QR…
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Xi Jinping’s ‘thoughts’ are now being taught to Chinese students
Chinese authorities have reportedly ordered schools to appoint ‘political commissars’ to ensure the teaching of President Xi’s ideology to students.…
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‘Colleges shut down in Canada’: Indian High Commission issues advisory to students
A statement from the Indian high commission in Ottawa announced an advisory for Indian students affected by the abrupt closure…
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‘Increasingly unhinged’ crackdown on Chinese firms, apps in India: China
According to the state-run Chinese paper Global Times, India’s crackdown on Chinese firms and mobile apps has become ‘unhinged’ and…
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China blasts ‘irresponsible’ US report naming it top market for fake and pirated products
China has criticized the US’ latest list of ‘notorious’ counterfeiters as ‘irresponsible’ and lacking in objectivity. The move comes after…
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AI-generated faces are more trustworthy to humans, Compared to real-life faces!
New research indicates that fake faces created by artificial intelligence appear more credible to humans than actual people. Deep learning…
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British relay team loses Olympic silver due to doping in Ujah
The 4×100-meter relay team was stripped of their silver medal from Tokyo after C.J. Ujah’s doping violation was confirmed by…
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Stocks continue to plummet, giving Wall Street yet another losing week
Stocks ended a week of choppy trading on Wall Street with a broad sell-off on Friday, giving the major indexes…
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Major storm strikes northern Europe, kills atleast 9 more
On Friday, the second significant storm in three days wreaked havoc throughout northern Europe, killing at least nine people as…
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Russia to conduct large nuclear drills amid Ukraine conflict
The Russian military scheduled large nuclear-weapons drills on Friday, a dramatic reminder of the country’s nuclear might amid Western fears…
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Ukraine’s separatists mobilize forces in anticipation of Russian invasion
Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine ordered a full military mobilisation on Saturday, citing an increase in bloodshed in the war-torn…
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Karnataka cabinet approves Nandi hills ropeway project
State minister Dr Sudhakar K announced on Twitter that the Karnataka government has approved the construction of a ropeway at…
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Australia urges China to condemn Russia for its actions in Ukraine
As the situation between the US-led allies and Moscow threatens to escalate, Australia’s prime minister encouraged China to oppose Russian…
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15-foot shark attacks Sydney swimmer, killing him
A swimmer was killed on a Sydney beach on Wednesday after being attacked by a 4 1/2-meter (15-foot) great white…
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Australia defeats Sri Lanka fourth time in a row in Twenty20 cricket
Glenn Maxwell, the Player of the Match, led Australia to a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket…
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India and UAE strikes deal to increase trade to $100 billion by 2027
The Indian foreign ministry said in a statement that India and the United Arab Emirates struck an agreement on Friday…
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German lexicon changes definition of the word ‘Jew’ after public outcry
After a recent update provoked an uproar among the country’s Jewish community, the primary dictionary of standard German has updated…
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Israel launches missiles at drone piloted by Hezbollah from Lebanon
After a drone launched from Lebanon crossed Israel’s sensitive northern border, the Israeli military said it fired interceptor missiles and…
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